Stay SHARP
New York retailer bridging Japanese and German scissor traditions, with in-house certified sharpening and a cosmetology-school education focus.
- Waverly, NY, USA
- USA
- Founded 2004
- Online store
About Stay SHARP
Stay SHARP has operated from Waverly, New York, since Jon Rice founded the business in 2004. Its eight-brand catalogue covers Yasaka, Hikari, Matsuzaki, Washi, Etaro and Akkohs in the Japanese convex-edge tradition, Jaguar with German Solingen ice-hardened construction, and Stay Sharp. The range includes options for apprentices and experienced stylists.
Stay SHARP’s certified in-house technicians sharpen convex edges and recalibrate tension. The service covers the Japanese convex-edge scissors in its catalogue, including Matsuzaki, as well as tools purchased elsewhere. The store ships worldwide, with free US shipping on orders over $199, runs education outreach for beauty-school programs, and takes calls at 1-888-898-9808 for sizing and model selection.
Stay SHARP’s sharpening bench accepts mail-in work for models sold by the store and tools purchased elsewhere. The business also works with students and educators through cosmetology-school outreach. Free US shipping applies to orders over $199. For model guidance or service enquiries, call 1-888-898-9808.
See Also
Best US scissor brands → Best Akkohs scissors → Best Etaro scissors → Best Hikari scissors → Best Jaguar scissors → Best MATSUZAKI scissors → Stay Sharp brand → Best Washi scissors → Best Yasaka scissors →
Brands Carried (8)
Compare Stay SHARP with other USA retailers
Current brand coverage
Stay SHARP lists 8 brands in this directory. Confirm current models, sizes, prices, delivery, returns, warranty, and service directly with each retailer.
Also available from other USA retailers
- Akkohs — also at SCISSOR Dude , SHEAR WORLD .
- Hikari — also at LA SHEAR .
- Jaguar — also at Dynamic SHARPENING LLC , JPScissors , SalonCentric and 2 others.
- MATSUZAKI — also at Precision Shears , SHEAR WORLD , tricut.com .
- Washi — also at EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL .
- Yasaka — also at Begley Schmit , Dynamic SHARPENING LLC , JPScissors and 6 others.
Services Offered
- In-house certified sharpening
- Convex edge restoration
- Tension balancing and alignment
Policies & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Stay Sharp located?
Stay Sharp Shears operates from PO Box 26, Waverly, NY 14892, USA, founded in 2004 by Jon Rice. Call 1-888-898-9808.
Which scissor brands does Stay Sharp carry?
Eight brands split between the two scissor traditions: Yasaka, Hikari, Matsuzaki, Washi, Etaro and Akkohs on the Japanese convex-edge side, Jaguar on the German Solingen side, plus Stay Sharp.
Does Stay Sharp offer scissor sharpening?
Yes. Certified in-house technicians maintain convex edges to factory geometry, and the mail-in sharpening bench accepts tools bought elsewhere — not just models sold in-store.
Does Stay Sharp work with cosmetology schools?
Yes. The store runs education outreach for beauty-school programs across the US, pairing student-grade tools with the service arm that keeps them maintained.
What are Stay Sharp's shipping terms?
The store ships worldwide, with free US shipping on orders over $199.
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